Monthly Archives - December 2021

Legally blind Canadian using electronic glasses to develop more accessible apps

...Through the Canadian National Institute for Blindness’ (CNIB) scholarship program, Pope has been awarded the eSight 4, a wearable medical device developed by Toronto-based eSight. The organization was founded in 2006 by Canadian electrical engineer Conrad Lewis, who wanted to develop technologies that could aid his two legally blind sisters. Read more >>
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Disruptive tech for vision-impaired: Gregory Ogorek, COO & president of eSight

Vision impairment and blindness caused by diseases such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a concern and potential threat to the economy for Asia, as the population is rapidly aging. eSight, a Canadian startup providing wearable devices to help restore or enhance the vision of people with low vision, is planning to expand to Asia by leveraging Taiwan as a platform for R&D and manufacturing for the region. Read more >>
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Pixability Hires Industry Veteran John Danby To Lead Its European Operations

Pixability (www.pixability.com), the only provider of software and insights for video advertising on YouTube, YouTube on TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Hulu today announces the appointment of John Danby as Managing Director of the company's European operations. The appointment comes at a time when Pixability's European business has grown considerably. Read more >>
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Corbus Pharmaceuticals Appoints Rachael Brake, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Rachael Brake, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer, furthering the Company's mission of connecting innovation to purpose. Dr. Brake will build upon Corbus' commitment to immuno-oncology and joins the Company following the recent acquisition of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit TGFβ activation. Dr. Brake formerly held leadership roles at Takeda Oncology, including Vice President, Global Project Leader in the Oncology Therapeutic Area and Head, U.S. Medical Affairs, Oncology Business Unit. Read more >>
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ZetrOZ Proudly Continues Sponsorship of Connecticut Whale Women’s Ice Hockey

ZetrOZ Systems, developer of the sam® sustained acoustic medicine device, is proud to announce its continued support of Danbury's professional women's ice hockey team, the Connecticut Whale of the Premier Hockey Federation. For the second consecutive year, ZetrOZ is supporting the Whale and women's hockey with its wearable ultrasound technology that revolutionizes soft tissue injury healing. The ZetrOZ pain relief ultrasound device delivers long-duration slow-release ultrasound and promotes healing without the need for potentially addictive painkillers or invasive surgery. Read...
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SMU and University of Virginia to play in Inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl

The SMU Mustangs and University of Virginia (UVA) Cavaliers will play each other in the inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park on Wednesday, December 29 at 11 a.m. “The Wasabi Fenway Bowl will be a new landmark sporting tradition New England can be proud of, and we could not be more excited to have these two outstanding teams participating in the inaugural game at historic Fenway Park on December 29,” said Michael Welts, CMO of Wasabi Technologies. Read more >>
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